Our Process (iOS)

How We Work:

It all starts with our Inno-Versity Operating System (iOS).

The iOS is what sets us apart. We systematically look at all of the elements of learning and divide the process into what we’ve identified as our Five Essential Elements of Excellence. These elements are critical to creating a customized learning solution tailored for your organization.

( STRATEGiC PLANNiNG )

What does the culture of learning look like at your organization?

Is this something that you’ve considered or is training purely reactive and implemented because of a crisis or problem?

To create a culture of learning, several important things must happen. To begin, learning must be integrated into your development plan. Second, to roll out a successful learning program, take the time to make a great first impression. This means creating good internal marketing that builds excitement around learning events. Then, tend to the tiniest of details, such as room set up or directions on how to access the LMS. Don’t forget that employees should be recognized for the new knowledge or skills they’ve mastered. Seeking regular feedback on the actual instructional materials and developing a formalized revision process are also key ingredients.

Great learning can become stale quickly but with good feedback and some simple updates, it can stay relevant for a long time. Beyond thinking about one topic or program, think through what other learning supports your company may provide and how knowledge sharing is encouraged and supported. The key to success is the plan.

( COMMUNiCATION )

Most organizations spend a large amount of their advertising budget to market their products to the customer so it contains just the right message and conveys clear brand standards. How much time and energy is spent creating learning materials that make employees feel valued in the same way?

Ultimately, company values drive learning opportunities, so those should be clearly expressed in these sessions. There are multiple ways to market opportunities to employees that build excitement and create a sense of ownership in their learning opportunities. Just ask us, because we’re full of fun ideas! And while not all materials need to convey the company brand, this should be considered and a standard developed for what messaging to employees will look and feel like.

Finally, a communication plan should be developed so the participants have a clear path for enrollment, participation and evaluation.

( PROJECT MANAGEMENT )

One of the interesting things about instructional design is that large pieces of it are dependent on the client. Here at Inno-Versity, we combine our expertise in training with the knowledge of top subject-matter experts from your company. Team projects can get bogged down if proper planning is not put into place.

We have created a clear process that starts with a new project checklist built around the five elements discussed here. It includes multiple sign-offs at various stages of the process, as well as checklists for those subject-matter experts. We work hard to earn their trust and therefore the right to press for content when needed to keep projects on time and within budget. By using multiple project management and communication systems we make sure your project stays on track.

( DESiGN )

Great content presented poorly will have minimal impact on performance. Even worse, bad instruction will turn participants off to any similar future attempts. We want your content to be memorable, engaging and practical, presented in a way that is immediately useful. This only happens with good design.

Design is more than icing on the cake. It affects our ability to learn and apply what is presented. We all know that a good story will grab our attention and stay with us, whereas a list of facts is immediately forgotten. Here at Inno-Versity, our creative team works with a big box of crayons, including everything from custom-made graphics to eye-catching animations.

( LEARNiNG )

Learning begins with a deficit. Someone needs to know, do or believe something. To create good material, we look closely and identify the following items: the learner, their need, how do we best fill that gap and the level of change we want to see.

Ideally, the learning is proactive and looking to prevent a problem before it becomes embedded. But we will meet you where you’re at, recognizing that the best instruction is custom-made for learners and their environment. Years of research in theory and experience with how adults learn confirm the strategies and techniques we use every day. The Inno-Versity team has a strong background in education. And quite frankly, it shows in our work.

Proud to have worked with GREAT global clients from:

We remove complexity from your critical eLearning development projects.